Rough Guides Taiwan is a comprehensive travel guide for independent travellers exploring Taiwan's energetic cities, mountain landscapes, hot springs and island cultures, from Taipei and Sun Moon Lake to Tainan, Kenting and the east coast.

It brings together everything you need in one place - from must-see sights and hidden gems to ready-made itineraries, in-depth sightseeing coverage, full-colour maps, transport advice, a handy phrasebook and a free eBook.

Plan your perfect trip with a guide that combines in-depth regional coverage with an online trip planner that generates a trip draft before you travel.

This travel guide to Taiwan covers:

• Taipei: Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, night markets, Beitou hot springs and Maokong, combining big-city culture, food and easy escapes.
• North Taiwan: Yangmingshan National Park, Jiufen, Jinguashi and the Pingxi railway, with volcanic landscapes, historic mining towns and rugged coast.
• Central Taiwan: Taichung, Lugang, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan and Yushan National Park, with tea culture, historic towns, lakes and mountain scenery.
• South Taiwan: Tainan, Kaohsiung, Foguangshan and Kenting National Park, combining temples, food, harbour culture and tropical beaches.
• The east coast: Hualien, Taroko Gorge, the East Rift Valley, Taitung, Green Island and Orchid Island, with dramatic scenery and indigenous cultures.
• Taiwan Strait Islands: Penghu, Kinmen and the Matsu Islands, with distinctive local histories, fishing communities and windswept island landscapes.

The complete Rough Guides package includes the print edition, free eBook and online trip planner, helping you plan a trip that fits your style. Expertly curated and locally informed, it gives you the tools and insights to explore Taiwan with confidence.

Start planning your next adventure with Rough Guides Taiwan.